Bangladesh trails regional peers in attracting FDI
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Rising global protectionism may delay Bangladesh’s LDC graduation
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Oil shocks to fuel inflation, weaken taka
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Solar power shields farmers from energy crisis
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Global LNG tanker orders gain pace
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Envoy Textiles to invest Tk 187cr for expansion
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Regular earnings calls could boost foreign investor confidence
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Banking cannot continue the way it is
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Oil rises 1% as US-Iran peace talks stall
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Trade through Benapole suspended for West Bengal elections
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BRAC Bank emitted 1,477,468 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2024
The bank released Sustainability and Impact Report 2024 to disclose information about its carbon footprint
24 July 2025, 13:15 PM
20 items generated 37% of Ctg customs FY25 revenue
Receipt also jumped 13% to Tk 77,685 crore when diesel became the top revenue generator
24 July 2025, 11:44 AM
Bangladesh awaits new date to resume tariff talks with Trump administration
Dhaka awaits USTR date to resume final tariff talks with US
24 July 2025, 08:38 AM
Govt issues ordinance to develop Maheshkhali as a major industrial hub
Ordinance establishes body for Maheshkhali's industrial transformation
24 July 2025, 07:55 AM
Dhaka stock indices show mixed performance in early trading
The DSEX advanced 4.59 points to reach 5,368.54 by 12:08 pm
24 July 2025, 06:29 AM
Trump agrees to small reduction in Philippine tariffs
US President Donald Trump agreed Tuesday to reduce threatened tariffs on the Philippines, but only by one percentage point, after what he termed a successful meeting with his counterpart Ferdinand Marcos.
23 July 2025, 18:00 PM
The case for reforming minimum tax regime
Bangladesh’s minimum tax regime is becoming increasingly infeasible for several key sectors, especially those operating on thin margins or facing structural headwinds.
23 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Japan trade deal breaks US tariff template
Everything is up for grabs. That’s the takeaway from the US-Japan trade pact Donald Trump and Shigeru Ishiba revealed on Wednesday. By setting tariffs on US imports from the Asian country at 15 percent, including autos, the US president is handing Japan’s prime minister a decent win but also beating a big retreat on his flagship “sectoral tariffs”. It further complicates Washington’s regime of wildly diverging levies.
23 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt approves 18 improved rice varieties for cultivation
The government has approved 18 improved rice varieties for cultivation, 80 percent of which are suitable for the Boro and Aman seasons, in an effort to raise agricultural productivity and enhance food security.
23 July 2025, 18:00 PM
BGMEA urges ICDs not to hike container handling charges
Readymade garment exporters have urged the Bangladesh Inland Container Depots Association (Bicda) to withdraw its recent decision to raise various charges for handling export containers.
23 July 2025, 18:00 PM
USTR yet to give date for final tariff talks
The Trump administration is scheduled to apply the new tariff rates for the countries concerned from August 1.
23 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Luxury car sales plunge amid political, economic uncertainty
Sales have been nearly stagnant since the political unrest and mass protests of July last year
23 July 2025, 18:00 PM
ADP spending hits 49-year low
FY25 sees lowest development spending, 68% of revised ADP done
23 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt approves 18 improved rice varieties for cultivation
80% of the varieties are suitable for the Boro and Aman seasons
23 July 2025, 15:02 PM
LafargeHolcim’s profit rises 20% in Apr-Jun
The cement producer made Tk 96 crore profit in the quarter
23 July 2025, 14:05 PM
RAK Ceramics reports Tk 18.50 crore loss in Q2
The ceramics manufacturer attributed the loss mainly to higher finance expenses
23 July 2025, 11:35 AM
National Bank posts Tk 763cr loss in Q2
The bank’s inability to recover loans from defaulters and higher interest on deposits dented its bottom line
23 July 2025, 11:15 AM
DSE index hits eight-month high
The Dhaka stocks rose for the seventh consecutive day
23 July 2025, 10:54 AM
NBR closely monitoring trade activities for ease of business
NBR chairman says while visiting Benapole Customs House
23 July 2025, 10:18 AM
Bangladesh to import 220,000 tonnes of wheat from US
Government to import US wheat, seeking lower tariffs for Bangladesh exports
23 July 2025, 07:17 AM